SnowSqueeg

ABSTRACT

The SnowSqueeg is a tool used to simplify removing snow for residential and commercial use. It makes the process much faster and can be used on many different surfaces due to its RUBBER STRIP AND RAISED BACKING. Its design eliminates the tool from getting caught up on cracks and can be used on many surfaces. It relieves the strain and pressure on your back that you often get from lifting with conventional snow shovels.

BACKGROUND

The problem I am solving is removing snow easily from driveways,sidewalks, and high traffic areas where snow accumulates and needs to beremoved without the backbreaking work involved. Many experience theseconditions during the process of removing snow. I have created a deviceto easily remove snow by simply pushing it away using 1. A RUBBER STRIPon the bottom to glide easily over cracks and uneven surfaces such as;rocks, gravel, soil, grass, and even wooden decks. 2. A RAISED METALBACKING to catch the snow from toppling over continuing to push thematerial forward.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The SnowSqueeg easily removes snow from sidewalks, storefronts,municipal complexes and can be used for including but not limited tobusinesses, residential homes, landscaping and snow removal companiesthat need to remove snow quick and efficiently. The SnowSqueeg easilyslides over many surfaces including but limited to: driveways, walkways,cement, gravel, asphalt, grass, soil, wooden decks, and wooden walkways.The SnowSqueeg is easy to use for all ages. It can eliminate a lot ofthe strenuous lifting associated with removing snow when used correctlywith limited amounts of snow. Instead of shoveling the snow, theSnowSqueeg allows the user to push the snow along the surface avoidingdisturbances from the surface it is being used on allowing the snow tobuild up with its RAISED METAL BACKING making it possible to push thematerial forward. Once the snow has built up and resistance begins,simply push the snow off to the side and continue moving forward alongyour path.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1. Shows the front view of the SnowSqueeg physical structure.

FIG. 2. Shows the side view of the SnowSqueeg physical structure.

1. Wooden Dowel with Connecting Bracket

2. Raised Metal Backing

3. Locking Fasteners

4. Rubber Strip

DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND BEST MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION

The SnowSqueeg is used to remove snow from driveways, sidewalks, and anyother areas that need to be cleaned from snow. The SnowSqueeg has aRAISED METAL BACKING so the snow does not topple over and more snow canbe pushed in front of the SnowSqueeg building up in front of the toolbefore having to push the built up snow off to the side. The devicecovers more area than other conventional shovels. It is 3 ft. in length,thus saving time and energy covering more space. It is simple and easyto use. Most importantly it eliminates the heavy burden of lifting snowand simply allows the user to push the snow easily across the surface. Adriveway or sidewalk can be down with several passes.

The components of the SnowSqueeg is made with a RAISED METAL BACKING,RUBBER STRIP, a wooden dowel, a bracket to connect the metal base andwooden dowel and locking nuts to connect all pieces together. Whatdifferentiates the SnowSqueeg from other products is it RUBBER BOTTOMallowing it to glide easily across all surfaces; gravel driveways,uneven surfaces and its RAISED BACKING is designed to catch snow as itis building up. The SnowSqueeg is 3′ long, the perfect size to removesnow from a sidewalk. It has 12 locking nuts, 3 in. apart with a metalstrip that goes over the rubber to hold the rubber in place. The rubberis ¼″ thick and is 2½ in. high. The metal backing is 3′½″ high. 2locking nuts hold the bracket and metal base in place.

1. The main and foremost important claim of the SnowSqueeg is using thetool with a RUBBER STRIP and RAISED BACKING to clear away snow fromsidewalks, driveways, and municipal areas including but not limited touneven surfaces, soil, grass, wood and any other surface that snow needsto be cleared away. The rubber contacts the surface with pressureremoving the snow as needed in a smooth and even stroke. The RUBBER BASEalso protects the surface that is being removed from snow. Although thistool is not made for large amounts of snow, but merely is a supplementfor removing lesser amounts of snow in quick and easy manner althoughdepending on the comfort and ease of the user, the amount of snow mayvary. The SnowSqueeg helps the environment by eliminating the use ofcostly snow throwers saving time, money gasoline, oil, and the burden ofusing unnecessary resources to remove snow. This product puts ease onyour body by eliminating heavy lifting and prevents hitting unevensurfaces that could thrust the handle into your stomach. More work canbe done in less time saving money for anyone who needs to remove snow. Atypical household driveway can be done in ten minutes or less. Thepurpose of this tool designed wider makes it much faster to remove snowthan your typical shovel.